Bagel Express and Deli in the Village
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Bagel Express and Deli in the Village has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Bagel Express and Deli in the Village was last inspected on Apr 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the two found previously.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Cranston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Food was disposed of. Proper glove use reviewed with PIC.
3-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats/ prepared foods were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: An allergy statement is need on the menu/ordering area.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine and slicer) were observed with an accumulation of bio-film and food debris respectively. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine turned off. Ice machine to be washed rinsed and sanitized prior to use. Multiple bags were brought in at the time of inspection. Deli slicer must be cleaned and sanitized prior to use. Proper cleaning procedures reviewed with PIC.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Old rodent droppings were observed in the corners and behind equipment. Establishment to clean floors in facility.
6-501.12
61
Mar 21, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by accumulation of new droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in various locations in the facility has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the area above the 3-bay sink. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the corner above the deli slicer is in poor repair (open ceiling). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Ceiling shall be sealed.
6-501.11
78
Feb 29, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of prep table were observed with an accumulation of rodent droppings. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC cleaned area at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by accumulation of new rodent droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the counter underneath the register have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor behind tables/equipment has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the area above the 3-bay sink. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
70
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm.
7-204.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the following were observed with an accumulation of debris: -The ice machine was observed with an accumulation of bio-film. Ice was voluntarily disposed of. Ice machine to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized prior to use. -The slicer was observed with food debris. -Prep tables were observed with rodent droppings. PIC washed, rinsed, and sanitized table. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by accumulation of droppings throughout the establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area and along the wall leading to establishment next door has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving underneath the register and behind the prep unit have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The non-food contact surfaces of the back of the flip top on the prep unit was observed with an accumulation of old food debris.
4-602.13
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bagel Express and Deli in the Village last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bagel Express and Deli in the Village on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bagel Express and Deli in the Village?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bagel Express and Deli in the Village.
How does Bagel Express and Deli in the Village compare to other restaurants in Cranston?
Bagel Express and Deli in the Village most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.
Has Bagel Express and Deli in the Village's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bagel Express and Deli in the Village have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bagel Express and Deli in the Village means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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